India in a 'delicate phase' of its Covid battle as cases surge
A surge in cases in some Indian states has scientists worried about a possible new wave
Coronavirus | U.S. advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine
While early J&J supplies will be small, the company has said it can deliver 20 million doses by the end of March and a total
Sri Lanka puts Chinese Covid-19 vaccine on hold
Coast Guard find 81 Rohingya adrift at sea, asks Bangladesh to take
Injuries and Arrests Mount as Myanmar Police Intensify Crackdown on
Dozens of injuries and arrests reported as police charge on protesters and open fire in Mandalay and Yangon on Friday
After COVID warriors, Olympic-bound athletes to get vaccine shot
The Tokyo Olympics, which were postponed for a year owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, will now be hosted by Japan from July 23
Densus 88 arrests suspected terrorists in East Java
The National Police's Counterterrorism Squad, Densus 88, arrested a number of suspected terrorists in East Java on Friday
COVID-19: Over 2.4 million Indonesians vaccinated so far
A total of 2,449,451 Indonesians have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday afternoon, as part of the first and
Indonesia adds 8,232 new COVID-19 cases in single day
Indonesia on Friday recorded 8,232 fresh coronavirus infections, 7,261 recoveries, and 268 deaths over a single day, the Task
Myanmar Regime Hunts Down Labor Activists Despite International
Trade unionists say they are forced into hiding as the military authorities try to arrest them at night
Tech execs face round two of Congressional grilling over SolarWinds
Hackers allegedly working for Moscow surreptitiously subverted SolarWinds' software to infiltrate their targets, spending
Aviation industry needs incentives to recover: INACA
Indonesias aviation industry, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, will need government incentives to recover,
COVID-19 vaccine didnt hurt at all and helps others, says Britains
The Queen and her husband, 99-year-old Prince Philip, received their first of two doses last month
Kachin Protesters Reject Myanmar Military-Appointed Negotiation
Young activists say they have no interest in holding talks with anyone appointed by the military dictatorship
Chairman of Myanmar Military Govts Election Body Says NLDs Win
Members of political parties, including NLD lawmakers ousted by the coup, reject the announcement as illegitimate
Japanese Journalist Detained in Myanmar While Covering Protest
Freelance reporter Yuki Kitazumi was reportedly among about 20 people detained during an anti-regime protest in Yangon
UK Sanctions Six More Myanmar Coup Leaders for Serious Rights
Britain says Myanmars military chiefs must be held accountable for human rights violations since the Feb. 1 coup
Pro-Myanmar Military Mob Attacks Jeering Onlookers in Yangon
Supporters of the regime, pictured carrying blades and sticks, have wounded civilians who mocked them as they marched through
Athletes participating in sports competitions to be vaccinated
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin affirmed that sportsmen scheduled to participate in national- and state-level sports
Arrests, Detentions, Threat of Dismissal Fail to Stop Myanmars
Civil servants and doctors have gone into hiding, while others have been detained and their whereabouts are unknown to their
Nodeep Kaur: Jailed Dalit activist, 25, granted bail by India court
Nodeep Kaur's arrest caused global outrage after accusations of assault and torture in police custody
Digital connectivity must espouse national sovereignty: Jokowi
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) emphasized that digital connectivity should uphold national sovereignty amid
Myanmar Military-Appointed Administrators Rejected by Local People
We couldnt even accept saints if they were appointed by the military, one protester said
BPJN-Wamena team examines condition of Transpapua highway's roads
Wamena National Road Construction Agency (BPJN) has deployed a team to conduct a thorough examination of the condition of
Soldiers offer mobile health service to Papuans in Tembagapura
Several personnel from the 756/WMS Infantry Battalion's security task force offered a mobile health service to people
Brazil signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with Bharat Biotech
The first batch of Covazin shots to arrive in March
ReNew Power, Indias leading renewable energy company, to publicly
ReNew Power Private Limited (ReNew or the Company), Indias leading pure-play renewable energy producer, and RMG Acquisition
'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22
The case went cold after the man accused disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India
U.S. welcomes India-Pakistan joint statement on ceasefire
This is a positive step towards greater peace and stability in South Asia which is in our shared interest and we encourage
Pakistan to remain on FATF greylist
Still to fully comply with 3 of 27 points in 2018 action plan
Six regions in Riau on alert for land, forest fires
An emergency standby status for land and forest fires has been declared in five districts and one municipality in Riau
Deliberations on ITE Law revision must involve public: Press
Deliberations on the amendment to the Electronic Information and Transaction (ITE) Law must be carried out with transparency
Two More Anti-Myanmar Regime Protesters Die in Mandalay
The military and police used lethal force against residents protecting striking government shipyard workers
Jayapura-Wamena road temporarily closed for repairs: BPJN
The Jayapura National Road Construction Agency (BPJN) has temporarily closed 320 kilometers of the Jayapura-Wamena highway,
Myanmar Anti-Coup Protestors Get Creative with Thanakha in Fresh
The traditional cosmetic paste is being used to accelerate the civil disobedience movement against the military regime
World Bank Halts Payments to Myanmar After Coup
A leaked document confirmed by a WB official shows the bank has put a hold on disbursements for all existing projects in the
Jaishankar Reaches Out to Delhis Indian Ocean Partners
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar paid recent visits to the Maldives and Mauritius
BI urges banks to digitize quickly
Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo has urged banks to digitize quickly, saying that currently, there are around 10 to
Army to clamp down on illegal goods flow on Papua highway
The Indonesian army will secure the 575-kilometer Transpapua section of the Jayapura-Wamena highway in Papua province to halt
Public rights to be prioritized during virtual Police operations:
House of Representatives' (DPR's) Deputy Speaker, Azis Syamsuddin, praised the virtual police squad, initiated by the
Explainer | Why is Facebook banning Myanmar military pages
The decision deprives the military of its largest communication platform
Indonesia to widen COVID-19 vaccination scope
The Indonesian government is seeking to expand the scope of its COVID-19 vaccination program to ensure ease of access to the
Indonesia contemplates on revising controversial Internet law
- especially to correct articles open to multiple interpretations.If its implementation leads to injustice, the law needs to
Man gets 10 years for possession of hashish, marijuana plants
The Denpasar district court in Bali province has sentenced a 30-year-old man to 10 years' imprisonment for possessing 1.7
Govt mulling serious action against Panama, Iran tankers
The Indonesian government will take serious action against two foreign tankers, Panamanian-flagged MT Freya and Iranian-
Freeport Indonesia provides aid for refugees in Papua's Intan Jaya
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has supplied 5.3 tonnes of staple food for several hundred residents of Intan Jaya district,
Growing Number of Businesses Shun Myanmar Military-Linked Goods,
Social punishment campaigns launched by young activists are proving successful, as items produced by firms linked to the
Latest NVMe SSDs from Kioxia now available on Supermicro PCIe 4.0
The transition to PCIe 4.0 is in full swing, and Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, is leading the way
Papua govt starts disbursing aid to refugees
The Papua provincial administration has begun distributing relief aid packages to prevent several hundred residents of Intan
Armenian PM faces militarys demand to resign, talks of coup
The Militarys General Staff issued a statement calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which was
Long-term employment expansion hinges on businesses, private sector
President Joko Widodo laid emphasis that the contributions by business actors and the private sector will aid in the creation
International Community Must Commit to Reversing Myanmars Military
International pressure and protests at home will bring down the military regime before it repeats the crimes of previous
World bodies project Indonesia's economic growth at 4.5%: President
Several world bodies, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and Organization for Economic Cooperation
Police confirm CS named as suspect in Cengkareng shooting case
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief, Inspector General Fadil Imran, confirmed that one of his men was named a suspect in a
Minister envisions creative, digital economy sectors to lead in
Indonesia's creative and digital economy is projected to become a leading sector in 2045, Research and Technology
Toshiba launches silicon carbide MOSFET module that contributes to
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched MG800FXF2YMS3, a silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET module
Myanmar Military, Associates Banned From Facebook, Instagram
Except for government pages offering key services, pages controlled by or tied to the Tatmadaw are banned, and firms with
Indonesia should work jointly through cooperation for better future
- and the Korean Embassy in Jakarta in cooperation with the Bappenas, Embassy of Denmark, and P4G Global Hub. The webinar
Bitcoin is not lawfully accepted payment instrument in Indonesia:
Central bank (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo emphasized that the use of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, as a means of payment is
Glamhive founder Stephanie Sprangers and celebrity stylist Nicole
Glamhive announced its fourth online conference to be held on February 27, 2021. The Glamhive Digital Winter Style and Beauty
President observes journalists receive COVID-19 vaccination at GBK
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) bore witness to the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to journalists at the Senayan
Japan Weighs Halting New Assistance Projects to Myanmar After Coup
In light of its longtime ties with the Tatmadaw, Tokyo has distanced itself from imposing sanctions on Myanmar military
Facebook adds features to curb child exploitation content on its
The social network has also added an option for users to report any content that violates child safety policy by clicking
Indonesia, Thailand Seek Peaceful Solution to Myanmar Crisis
Jakartas Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi says Bangkok has a 'special position' to play after meeting Myanmar, Thai
Nepal ruling party on verge of formal split
With the Nepal Supreme Court having reinstated the parliament, the door has opened to political deal-making in Kathmandu and
Facebook pledges $1 billion in news investments over three years
Facebook is willing to support news media while reiterating its concerns over mandated payments, says Nick Clegg
After Supreme Court Ruling, Thousands Celebrate Reinstatement of
The prime ministers decision to dissolve the legislature has been overturned by the court after months of mass protests
Nepal PM Oli will not step down despite court defeat: Aide
1.3 million Indonesians get COVID-19 vaccine shots
A total of 1,363,138 Indonesians have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Wednesday, with 825,650 people receiving their
Japan-U.S. treaty a product of Cold War
China on Wednesday called the Japan-U.S. mutual security pact a product of the Cold War following U.S. criticism of the
ASEANs Responsibility Is to the People of Myanmar, Not the Generals
Protecting the Tatmadaws ruthless generals as they oppress their own people is a tradition among Southeast Asian leaders;
Fires scorch 248 ha of land, forests in Riau
Fires have laid to waste 248.95 hectares of land and forests in Riau province since early this year, chief of the Riau
Australia Demands Immediate Release of Detained Myanmar Government
Australia has condemned violence against protesters and wants answers over the fate of its national, Professor Sean Turnell
Myanmar Protesters Call ASEAN Not to Endorse Military Regime
Protesters have gathered at the Indonesian, Singaporean, Malaysian and Thai embassies to condemn any negotiations with the
Pakistan PM calls on Sri Lankan president; discusses bilateral ties
Had a productive discussion with #Pakistani PM @ImranKhanPTI this morning. The discussions were mainly focused on common
Engine explosion, fire kill 10 Afghan civilians, say officials
Southern Urozgan provincial police spokesman Ahmad Shah Sahel said the family was returning from a wedding when their minivan
Face-to-face learning to resume once teachers vaccinated: minister
Face-to-face learning in Indonesia could be resumed after the completion of COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, Education and
Vaccinating teachers strategic effort to expedite classroom
Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI) Chairman Prof. Unifah Rosyidi expressed belief that the teacher vaccination program
Farmer protests: India's sedition law used to muffle dissent
In recent years there's been increasing use of a law which bans speaking out against the government
Cliff collapse in East Java leaves five students dead
Five students died after a cliff collapsed onto the An-Nidhomiyah Islamic boarding school in Pamekasan, East Java, on early
Jokowi buoyant about resumption of classroom learning in 2nd
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is optimistic of normalcy being restored in face-to-face learning during the second semester
President observes COVID-19 vaccination of teachers in Jakarta
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) bore witness to the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers at the state senior
Singapore Says Its Banks Dont Hold Significant Funds From Myanmar
Reports that Myanmar has foreign reserves deposited in the city state prompted online calls for any such assets to be frozen
Myanmars Key Parties Reject Regimes Election Body Invites to Meet
The Kachin State Peoples Party says it will attend Fridays meeting with the military-appointed Union Election Commission but
Russian Interpol fugitive Andrew Ayer placed under police arrest
The police and immigration office in Bali arrested a Russian Interpol fugitive Andrew Ayer, alias Andrei Kovalenka, who fled
Government applies multi-pronged approach to maintain vaccine
The Indonesian government is importing COVID-19 vaccine and striving to independently develop the vaccine, in its quest to
China Says It Will Work With ASEAN to De-Escalate Situation in
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said ASEAN member countries have proposed holding an informal meeting on the
Myanmar Foreign Minister in Bangkok to Meet Indonesian Counterpart
U Wunna Maung Lwin flew to the Thai capital to meet Retno Marsudi after she canceled a planned visit to Myanmar
Mount Merapi belches out hot clouds, lava on Tuesday morning
Mount Merapi, straddling Central Java and Yogyakarta, spewed hot clouds and fiery red lava in the southwesterly direction to
Magnitude 5.3 quake rattles North Sulawesi's Melonguane on
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Melonguane in Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi Province, on Wednesday morning, according to the